North Kingstown High School - Skippers Log Yearbook (North Kingstown, RI)

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Muriel Elizabeth Tisdale “muriel” Exceptionally talented at dressmaking . . . pleadingly sweet . . . Mr. HellcweH'a secretary ... a neatly dressed little senior . . . a su|M r secretary ... a quiet, patient one, who always gets the job done. Prom Committee 3; Good Will 4; Yearln»ok 4. FFA 4. William Frank Vauchn “bill” One of Mr. Lewis sleepier aggie boys . . . likes blonde underclassmen • • • rather quiet, but don t let it fool you . . . subtle humor, combined with an easy going personality ... a bowler, but oh, those scores. Brian Albert Walsh “peccy Another one of those lofty, attractive seniors . . . wears only the snappiest in clothes . . . white bucks and suede belts . . . faithfully stands at his traffic post . . . ever ready to go out on an errand from school ... the dunce hat was the result of a bo-bo. Hand 3, 4; Bachelors' Club 4; Basketball 3; Class Trip Commit- tee 4. RHODE ISLAND HONOR SOCIETY 1955 Anderson, David F. BuRLINGHAM. BETH H. Cranston. Margaret L. Ellen, Stuart L. Holgate. Marsha C. Ingram. Stephen J. Ladd. Betsey C. McNeil, Barbara C. Mi nro. Brice Phillips. Judith F. Reynhout, Roger I). Sapp. John W. Scott. Donald C. Stephens. Charles L. Tisdale. Muriel E.

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John William Shearon “John” One of those seasoned travelers . . . broken leg—result of football . . . camera bug -never without his complete camera outfit . . . diligent Mouthpiece worker . . . thoughtful and sincere . . . would make a good disc jockey, with all his knowledge about music. Mouthpiece 4; Football 4; Yearbook 4. Elaine Spink “ela ye” “I’m the quiet one” . . . usually quiet, but oh, when she’s not . . . Spicey”—that’s Elaine . . . a good driver ... a salt-water taffy . . . Audrey Hepburn type . . . sweet disposition . . . one of the smoke stack twins. t 4 Food Sale Commit- tee 4. Sandra Jane Spink “sandf” The other smoke stack twin . . . can be so silly and then so serious ... a cute figure . . . un- failing good humor . . . excellent skater . . . likes adventure novels . . . like all seniors, she enjoys a gay time. Charles Leslie Stephans “c arl e” Tall, strong, silent type . . . our hunting expert . . . side taps and wavy black hair . . . inclined to keep away from girls . . . rebound man in basketball . . . “More room on a crowded bus” (in regard to Dior) . . . hopes to lx an engineer. Mixed Chorus 3, 4; K. I. Music Festival 3, 4; Good Will 2; Projection Club 1; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4: Football 2; Prom Committee 3; Salvage Drive Committee 4.

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Se U yi 'frc tony Even though bewildered seventh graders, we entered our first year of junior high with intentions of putting our best foot forward. That is precisely what we did. Entering the annual Jabberwock, we walked right off with first prize. It took most of the remaining year getting acquainted with students and teachers and accustomed to our new school. Ending the year with a picnic at Goddard Park, we looked happily toward another successful year. We began our eighth year with the election of our class officers; David Anderson was elected President. Don Scott, Vice President; Dolly Newman, Secretary; and Don Basso, our never to-be-forgotten Treasurer. In November, we held a Harvest Dance which was a huge success. There was. that night, not one eighth grader who wasn’t proud of his class. In January, under the supervision of Mr. Rose, our class advisor, we began an honor pass system. By the end of the year, many students had the privilege of having honor study hall. We completed our eighth grade year with a picnic at Goddard Park. In 1951 we returned to school as Freshmen. A new year meant new class officers and after our first class meeting. John Davey was our new President; Don Basso. Vice President; Dolly Newman. Secretary; and Connie Sweck. Treasurer. We then voted to establish a new office, a social secretary whoes duties were to supervise all social activities. Lyle Cranston was chosen. We held our first and extemelv successful food sale at the Narragansett Electric Shop in Wickford. Our next job was to select our class flower and class colors. After manv argu- ments. and I do mean arguments, a white carnation was chosen as our flower, and blue and gold as our colors. On June 6, 1952. we participated in Class Day exercises for the first time. Proudly wearing our new flower, we were led to the program by Bruce Munro, our class marshal. Our annual picnic was held at Lake Mishnock that year and the entire afternoon was spent having a per- fectly delightful time, leaving us in good spirits for the coming year. September 1953—Sophomores! Again we began the year with the election of our officers. Ray Broad- bent became our President: Vice President, Don Basso; Secretary and Treasurer. Judy Phillips and Connie Sweck respectively. The year’s activities began with a very successful food sale held at the Narragan- sett Electric Shop in Wickford. We next purchased 100 Skipper car plates which sold exceptionally well and proved to be a wonderful money-making project. On April 14. after much hard work, the class held the Sophomore Hop in the high school auditorium. Lovely decorations, refreshments, and music made it very easy for everyone to enjoy himself. The year was closed with the election of class officers for the coming year. They were: President, David Anderson; Vice President. Pat Mounger: Secre- tary. Pat Viens; Treasurer. Connie Sweck. Connie, however, did not return to school in the fall, and Barbara McNeil took her place. Now we were juniors, and ahead was a busy year. In October we voted for our class ring which we received a few weeks before Christmas. For many days afterward. Juniors could be seen walking down the corridors with their hands outstretched in Frank- enstein fashion displaying their new possessions. Some, however, did not keep them for long. Then began the planning of our class play and Junior-Senior Prom. “We Shook the Family Tree” was held in April and the class remains grateful to Beth Burlingham. chairman: Mr. Lewis, our class advisor: and Mr. Herchen for their patience in helping us to present the play. No sooner had we recuperated from the play than Judy Phillips, our prom chairman, put us all to work. On the evening of May 28. 1954, our Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Quonset Officers’ Club. Hard work and headaches proved profitable, for everyone had a splendid time. As our junior year neared its end. we sat through Class Day exercises suddenly realizing that we would soon be seniors! The summer flew by and the long anticipated day was here at last; we were seniors. The Junior Class officers were all re-elected, but Pat Mounger moved to California and Charlie Devine took her place as Vice President. The next few months were spent holding food sales, voting for a class play, having graduation pictures taken, and selecting various committees to guide us through the busy year. Before we realized, it was 1955, and then the time really began to fly. Our class play, “Nothing But the Truth. ' was held on March 18. On the afternoon of April 24, we boarded the train at Wickford Junction and began what we had planned and worked so long for, our class trip. This activity culminated our six years together, and we realized that this would be the last time we would all be together as a class. The time has come to not only look back, but to look forward. As we go out into the world and begin our new lives, may each one of us become a credit to our school and country.